planning for next year... great video! airtag is smart.

Yes! One of the few people on KZread who know how to correctly pronounce the trail name. It’s Appa-Latch-An, not, Appa, Lay, Chan! Hike on brother.

I also always use ear plugs when camping, I wear them every night regularly as well. Some might think it’s crazy or too risky, but I’ve never had any issues

Tomorrow’s another day keep pushing

If you don't want to take one of those little mini-air pumps for the sleeping pad, you can use a pack liner to inflate the pad. Multi-use gear FTW!

Subbed. Great video. I like your approach to medium lightweight gear. Interested to see how things workout.

Thanks for showing your gear :) I plan on thru hiking the AT in 2025 or 2026 and it's nice to get an idea of what other people are taking.

I would suggest taking those tights that you are wearing. You’ll need something more than wind pants. Timber ‘22.

Well Done and good luck today on your start of the AT!! Looking forward to updates as this is something I have always wanted to do as well.

Really interesting! Had no idea how it all would come together, but awesome to see the preparation you've put into this.

I might have missed the hike (I hope it went well), but for future ones, if you are tired of inflating your air mattress, you can look into a "BlockerLite Pump Sack." They also double as gear storage. 👍

Cool video! Nice introduction and putting all your gear together. Well done. Best of luck on the trail. New follower here. Crow✌️

Sometimes it's nice to camel up before camp, consider a CNOC bladder for dirty water

Best of luck on your thru hike 👍 It's an amazing experience. Just keep walking and know if your dealing with misery it will change - just keep pushing through and you will get there. Highly recommend Early Risers book "Pushing North" (also available in audio version) - it was a big help to me along with some of his great post trail AT videos. Not that your looking for suggestions, but...for that Folio Pillow - I love that pillow...weekend trips I take the pillow case but for the AT I removed the pillow case as an easy way to shed some weight...worked great :). In the beginning during the bubble - call ahead a few days to plan hostel stays (I learned the hard way in the beginning). Enjoy and have a great time.

I didn't see a cover for your head while sleeping. Have fun and enjoy your hike.

I wish you a great trail

Best of luck!

I will check into your journey

I'm wearing Farm to Feet socks right now.

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